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In reply to the discussion: The root of all problems with guns [View all]loose wheel
(112 posts)41. If I found out my son had hit a girl...
He better be more afraid of me than the cops. In fact, it would go easier on him if he just went to the nearest cop and handed himself over. There are some things for which no tolerance is warranted and that is certainly one.
He doesn't respect you or anyone else, because he has no reason to do so. Some kids can be reasoned with, and they should be reasoned with, but the parent has to be the authority, not the friend.
Your stepson sounds strong willed. How did his mom and grandma deal with him, was he much the same when younger? Throw tantrums? Ignore adults? Destroy things? Strong-willed children are very often extremely intelligent.
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You sound bambozzled by your own kid. I have to admit, I was religious when my kid was small.
freshwest
Jan 2013
#8
Why should you take my guns away from me, because your son is troubled? N/T
GreenStormCloud
Jan 2013
#3
Anyone who has been convicted of a violent crime should be on the NICS list.
GreenStormCloud
Jan 2013
#27
I demystified firearms for my stepson, as my stepfather did for me at age 10.
slackmaster
Jan 2013
#14